Descendants of Edward Small of New England Volume 2 - Historical

In this review the reviewer examines Descendants of Edward Small of New England Volume 2, a faithful reproduction of an early 20th century genealogical work intended for family historians and local history researchers. The bottom line: this volume is best for readers who need an archival-style reproduction that preserves the original layout and typesetting rather than a modern, heavily OCR-ed reprint. Its primary value is as a usable facsimile of an important historical reference, even if occasional imperfections remain from the scanning and restoration process.

Key Features

• Archival reproduction: The book preserves the original format and typesetting so readers can study the work as it appeared historically.
• Historical value: It reproduces genealogical material important to researchers of New England families and regional history.
• Minimal OCR alteration: The publisher avoids aggressive OCR to prevent typographical errors, retaining the artifact's authentic appearance.
• Preservation-minded cleaning: Digital enhancement is applied with care to maintain legibility while keeping original marks and page characteristics.
• Public domain source: As a work published prior to 1923, this edition makes older scholarship available to modern readers.

Who It's For

This volume suits genealogists, librarians, and historians who prioritize access to original layouts, marginalia and formatting that can matter for bibliographic citation or paleographic study. Collectors of family histories and local New England history will appreciate a reproduction that mirrors the original artifact.

Readers seeking a fully corrected, retyped modern edition with searchable, error-free text should look elsewhere, since this reproduction deliberately minimizes OCR alterations and may therefore retain some old-style typesetting or scanning imperfections.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Faithful reproduction of the original work preserves historical context and formatting for research.
• Careful digital cleaning improves readability without erasing archival character.
• Useful as a primary reference for genealogical and local history research on New England families.

Cons

• Occasional blurred or missing pages and errant marks may appear due to the source material condition.
• Not ideal for readers who need a fully searchable, error-free modern transcription.

Specifications

Title	Descendants of Edward Small of New England Volume 2
Author / Compiler	. Underhill, Lora Altine Woodbury, 1844-1938
Publication status	Originally published prior to 1923; reproduced edition
Format	Archival-style facsimile reproduction
Digital treatment	Cleaned and enhanced; minimal OCR applied
Subject	Genealogy, New England family history

Our Verdict

Descendants of Edward Small of New England Volume 2 is a solid archival reproduction for researchers who need the original appearance and layout of an early genealogical work. It delivers good value when the priority is historical fidelity rather than a modern corrected transcription, making it a recommended purchase for genealogists and local historians who accept occasional scanning imperfections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this edition use OCR to create searchable text?
This reproduction favors minimal OCR to avoid typographical corruption, so searchable text may be limited and imperfect.

Are missing or blurred pages possible in the reproduction?
Yes; because the publisher preserves the original artifact, some pages may show blur, marks or other imperfections from the source material.

Who compiled the original work?
The compilation is attributed to. Underhill, Lora Altine Woodbury, 1844-1938, reflecting the original authorship and editorial control.